The Lakes Region Casino, shown in this February photo, is now for sale. (DAN SEUFERT/Union Leader Correspondent)

BELMONT — The Lakes Region Casino, a local favorite for area charitable gamblers, is for sale.

The property, which was once a greyhound racing site, has been on the market the past two months, said the casino’s manager, Ryan Gloddy.

The asking price is $3.5 million, Gloddy said.

The building is a 35,000-square-foot structure on Route 106. It was built in 1975 and first used a dog track. Dog racing was dropped about six years ago, as was betting on live racing events that were simulcast in the building, a company representative said.

The track was then converted to a full-service charitable gaming facility now frequented by locals. The name was changed from “The Lodge at Belmont” to its current name.

A large share of the casino’s profits go to area boys’ and girls’ clubs and American Legion charities. There are at least 19 charities in the area that the casino supports, Gloddy said.

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